macOS Tahoe 26 : Finally apple has released its new series of Operating System for the mac lineup at WWDC 2025 and this will be a completely refreshed desktop expereince for Mac users.
This new macOS is completely redesigned in liquid glass design where a user experience will become much better with this new look.
Liquid Glass Design
The major update in macOs Tahoe 26 is the introduction of liquid glass UI which has a dynamic visual style than can reflects and refracts content behind windows and toolbars.
The menu bar has now becomes transparent which gives macOS a sleeker and more immersive look.
with this new macOS user can now personalise
- App icons and folders colors
- Control Center layout
- Symbols or emojis on folders
iPhone now in Mac
A major leap in continuity is the arrival of the Phone app on Mac which allows users to
access recents contacts and voicemails
users can use Call Screening for unknown numbers
can enable Hold Assists while on hold so oter side user will not get bored
Faster Spotlights Performance
Spotlight search is now becomes faster and smarter with
- Intelligent ranking
- App Intents API integration (Apple + third-party apps)
- Quick actions like sending emails or creating notes
- Browse views for files, clipboard history, and cloud storage
- You can even run shortcuts, use “quick keys,” and discover content visually.
Apple Intelligence : New AI Features
with these updates Apple Intelligence gets power of new productivity and creativity features which includes
Live Translation
Users now can get a live translation in the FaceTime, Phone as well as in Messages
Updated Genmoji & Image Playground
User can create much more with this new Genmoji & Image Playground
AI Powered Shortcuts
users can now create their own AI-powered shortcuts for smart automations like summarising text or creating visual content.
ChatGPT Integration
For Broader language and knowledge tasks users now can integrate ChatGPT in their Application
Apple Games App & Game Overlay
Gaming is now boosting day-by-day and Apple is making entry on it
Apple Games App
This new app is a hub for titles like Cyberpunk 2077, HITMAN and Crimson Desert and many more is coming in this new app.
Game Overlay
With this new game overlay for in game access for setting, chat and invites
Low Power Mode
Apple introduced a low power mode in this which can extends gaming sessions
Compatible Macs & Availability
The developer beta is now available and the public beta will derop in next month apart from this the final macOS Tahoe 26 Update will be live for
- MacBook Air (2020+
- Apple Silicon) MacBook Pro (2019+
- including Intel & Apple Silicon) iMac (2020+) Mac mini
- Mac Studio, and Mac Pro (2020+)
macOS Tahoe 26 Specification
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| UI Design | Liquid Glass UI with transparent menu bar and customizable app icons, folders, and Control Center |
| Continuity | New Phone app with call screening, voicemail, and hold assist; Live Activities sync from iPhone |
| Spotlight | Improved search with App Intents, Quick Actions, browse views, and clipboard history |
| Apple Intelligence | On-device AI for translation, summarization, Genmoji, and image generation with privacy focus |
| Gaming | Apple Games App, Game Overlay, Low Power Mode, and support for Metal 4 |
| Safari | 50% faster page loads vs. Chrome, battery optimization, advanced fingerprinting protection |
| Messages | Backgrounds, polls, typing indicators, redesigned group chat details |
| Journal | New Mac app with maps, multiple journals, and cross-device syncing |
| Photos | Updated UI, pinned collections, new filter/sort tools, customizable tile sizes |
| FaceTime | Contact Posters, Live Translation, SharePlay quick access, redesigned interface |
| Notes | Markdown import/export and support for recording/transcribing calls from the Phone app |
| Accessibility | Magnifier using Continuity Camera, Accessibility Reader, Vehicle Motion Cues |
| Passwords | Track changes and view previous password versions |
Conclusion
This new update is just not a visual refresh it is a push towards intelligent, personalised, and interconnected computing future, whether you are a power user, creator or a casual Mac owner
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